A Feast for the Senses: Exploring Portland's Magical Gardens

Magic Garden Portland is a unique and enchanting oasis located in Downtown Portland, Oregon. It is a famous attraction that offers a whimsical escape from the bustling city streets. The Magic Garden is a meticulously designed urban green space known for its vibrant and imaginative display of plant life and sculptures. It is a popular destination for locals and tourists alike, drawing people in with its magical atmosphere and serene beauty. Upon entering the garden, visitors are transported into a world of wonder and awe. Colorful flowers, cascading water features, and lush greenery surround the pathways, creating a sense of tranquility and peace.

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I was wondering how you were going to take Pinkie in this story since she would not likely be caught casting magic missile at the wrong time in this story. Furthermore, this magic deals 10 more damage to bleeding targets and 5 more damage to those who are sweating from high temperatures, making it a deadly weapon in the hands of a skilled mage.

Colorful flowers, cascading water features, and lush greenery surround the pathways, creating a sense of tranquility and peace. The garden is meticulously maintained, with each plant and flower thoughtfully placed to create a visually stunning landscape. One of the highlights of the Magic Garden is the incredible sculptures that are scattered throughout the area.

On the Cusp of the Abyss walkthrough - Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous

After completing Know Thy Enemy, return to Drezen where the Hand of the Inheritor will tell you about a demonic seal that blocks your progress. Passing the Arcana check will yield 120XP and reveal a few choice words carved into the rock.

You may need to finish your first Mythic quest before proceeding with this quest. Once you're ready, head for Desolate Hovel, located on the Gray Road to the southwest.

Inside the hut, examine the cauldron in the corner then the back room to be transported to Areelu's Laboratory. Interact with the table to summon Suture. Spoiler: Do not kill him if you want the Secret Ending.

Main floor

Head through the west hall and take out the Shadow Demons in the south side side room using Good/Cold Iron weapons and/or magic (Magic Weapon/Greater Magic Weapon will help). Check out the north side room for Cloak of the Ancient Herald.

Continue into the northwest circular shaped room to take on Corrupted Rat Swarms. As ever, Controlled Fireball and Alchemist Fire are your friends. Loot the shelf to find Ancient Scrap of Script-Covered Leather .

Ignore the Old Wing exit for now and head south. In the second room on the west side you'll find Expedition Boots and "Experiment: The Suture" Crystal . The next room on the opposite site contains Midnight Bolt. Examine the vessel on the table and pass the Arcana check to find it's meant to contain a soul. If you're Trickster, take it ( Magical Moonshine Flask ) for The Best Liquor in the World quest and receive 240XP. (Return the hooch to Thaberdine in Half Measure Tavern later to complete it and earn 1600XP.)

In the southwest most room you'll find a trap and a recipe for Skullberry Pie .

Near the exit to Heart of the Laboratory you'll find Tortured Angel. If you attack, you will fight everyone but her (with no significant loot is to be had from this). Otherwise, be off.

Heart of the Laboratory

Take the south exit to Heart of the Laboratory. Run down the stairs after Hollow Voice and pick up your party then buff before taking the exit to fight Tarry Demodand and her demon friends. Killing Tarry after the battle won't yield any notable loot or significant outcome; if you're a Trickster, you can simply transform her into a bird, opening up an Arcana check for 60XP.

After this is done, if one of your party members during this event was Arueshalae, the next time you rest will trigger one of her key romance points as long as you avoid doing it on the World Map.

Touch the crystal on the desk along the wall, then interact with the mist to summon Suture once more. Take the Key to the Abyss Barriers he gives you and head into the next main room.

Here you'll find the Lexicon of Paradox, Section One in the center of the room. If you want the Secret Ending, take and keep it for yourself, and accept its power . If you instead give Suture the book (refuse it first), he will transform and thank you for it, before running off and saying you'll meet again. Attack and he'll die, yielding no loot. Tell Suture to run off with the book and he will.

Whatever you choose, you'll gain a Mythic level for everyone now.

Loot the shelf in the southwest corner to find Buckler of Ray Negation and the shelf in the northeast corner to find "Experiment: Transformation" Crystal .

Open the rift in the center of the room to summon Socothbenoth, triggering another Council meeting quest (An Urgent Invitation). A portal will appear as well, but ignore it for now and head for the Old Wing (northwest exit in the main lab).

Old Wing

Enter the right room to find an Old Mongrel strapped to a chair by appendages. Whatever you say (apart from leaving him be), he ends up dead.

Continue into the southwest room around the center point of the main hall to find Helmet of Comradery.

In the southwest circular room, fight Nalfeshnee, which is still vulnerable to Enervate.

The southeast rectangular room contains Elven Notes . The back room on the north side contains Heavy Crossbow of Degradation and "Secret of Great Sorcery" Crystal .

At the end of the main hall you'll find a secret door next to the purple mist. Open it for some minor loot.

Enter the circular room to the south now at the end of the main hall to take on Marilith and a Derakni. Pack heavy defensive buffs and hit the former with Enervate. Loot the chest to acquire White Dragon and Lockpicker's Kit II .

Return now to the aforementioned portal and use it to return to Drezen.

Find a way to remove the demonic seal

Speak to Hand of the Inheritor about your adventures and you'll be prompted to wait for the Queen. Now's a great time to finish any remaining quests and explore the world map, as you have to wait approximately a whole month.

Once enough time has passed, return to the Citadel where Queen Galfrey will appear. If you give her the Lexicon of Paradox, it will ensure her survival . She will return it in Chapter 5 and you can still receive the Secret Ending.

When you're ready, inform Galfrey, then take on the demons in the Midnight Fane.

Midnight Fane

Reflex-targeting crowd control is the ticket in this first fight, though basically anything but poison spells will work. Move into the west room — use invisibility and stealth to disable the traps first — to meet Minagho once more. She'll run off regardless of what you say.

In the northwest corner, near the exit to the Abyss you'll find an Arcana check. Pass it to earn 432XP and learn the wall of flame is a planar rift.

In the north center room, take on the Vrock Pillager (Enervate should make it easier), then loot The Bliz off the ground by the gate. Once ready, take the northwest exit to The Abyss.

The northeast corner sees you facing off against Vavakia. Reflex-targeting spells and Enervate are the key here. Post-fight, pick up Full Plate of Spell Nullify.

To the north, battle the Baphomet Cultists turned demon using max buffs, including Guarded Hearth. The trick to this fight is to take them on one by one. To do so, have one character with Expeditious Retreat run in then run out, luring them into a choke.

Take the southwest exit out, at which time your allies will call for help. (When you like, return to the entrance and help them take on the demons.)

Head southeast a short ways to the large circular room containing Baphomet High Priest and a couple minotaurs. Repeat the Expeditious Retreat trick, but this time brace yourself for the hard-hitting Priest (Guarded Hearth may be desirable). From the Priest, loot Baphomet Servants' Key and Banshee's Heart.

In the southeastern rectangular room, take on some Cultist Archers and loot Nightmare from the trapped chest.

Once ready, take the southwest exit from the circular room to the lower floor. It won't take long before you run into a pack of Distorted Mythic Succubi. Repeat the Expeditious Retreat trick a second time, but run back to the second doorway this time. Once the battle begins (have Haste on beforehand), spam crowd control AoE's (e.g. Phantasmal Putrefaction, Phantasmal Web).

Proceed through the back door, prompting a storybook event. Pass the Arcana check to find she's lying and to earn 432XP.

Afterward, speak to Yaniel.

Take the northeast Abyss exit and meet with Gresilla, Priestess of Nocticula, who wants to make a deal with you.

If you choose to fight, you'll want to be prepared with either Aura of Greater Courage, Shield of Law, or Freedom of Movement in order to counter Overwhelming Presence. You'll also want to pre-cast Guarded Hearth, Remove Fear, Unbreakable Heart (on all), and summons (on top of your usual buff routine). Afterward, loot Nocticula Servants' Key and Twisted Temptation. Whether you fight or not, loot Mantle of Night from the locked chest. If you try to make a deal, nothing extra will come of it after defeating the demon she speaks of (she'll just give you what you came for regardless - the key).

Take the southeast exit to find yourself on the northeast side of the map. Use the Hold function to avoid the trap. When the Gallu Warmonger approaches, hit it with Witch goodies if possible (Enervate, Evil Eye - AC, Slumber, Fortune, etc).

Press forward, at which time you'll hear another horn and be required to help your allies. Defeat the demons then head for the circular room with the Deskari High Priestess. Stealthily disable the trap, then cast Protection from Cold Communal, Resist Cold Communal, summons, and/or Death Ward (on top of your usual buffs) before taking her on. Loot the body to find Deskari Servants' Key and Note in the Abyssal .

Passing a Perception 35 and Arcana 42 check will reveal a doorway near the statue and transport you through it to fight a handful of Ravenous Greater Shadows. Selective Web should work well against them. Afterward, pass the Mobility 24DC check to cross over and cleanse the corruption using the altar and to acquire Ring of Deadly Swing.

Go up the south stairs (the broken ones) and hit the switch on the wall to unlock a secret room. Loot it to find Lenses of Prolonged Gaze. Head west to the large room with the Minotaur, Votary, etc. and hit the switch by the weapon rack.

Take the northeastern-most Abyss exit to bust up some Bodaks (fire works). Walk a short ways northeast; near the purple crystals you'll find a skeleton, from which you may loot Rebound.

On the north side of the map you'll notice three skeletons and Playful Darkness, one of the most potentially difficult bosses in the game. You'll absolutely want to use turn-based for this one (even if you despise it, it really does make the fight infinitely easier). If you're on a higher difficulty, you may want to come back later (when you're at least Mythic Level 5).

Or Normal difficulty, you shouldn't have any trouble if you're using turn-based. Just go with the usual buffs, Guarded Hearth, and Fortune+Cackle, and put summons between you and him (use reach and ranged weapons to keep your melees away from him).

On higher difficulties, you may need more help. Some other options include Pillars of Life with body blocking specters, Hideous Laughter (for mobs), Last Stand, Radiant spam, Creeping Doom, Bolt of Justice, Blade Barrier and Sirroco spam, Maximize rod + Enduring Cave Fang, Deadly Earth, and high level summons + Belt of Demonic Shadow (among others).

An Unfair viable strategy against Playful Darkness is to drown it in summons and zap it with Lightning, Mass Heal, Selective Sirocco (with Ascended Element), Unremittable Path spells, etc. (should take about 10 rounds).

You should have all the three keys you need now to proceed, so return to the main room with the statues of Baphomet, Deskari, and Nocticula and insert them. Enter the back room via the door that opens to face off against Darrazand. Say "If you want to leave. " and you won't fight Minagho here, just him and a Maralith Conqueror.

Hit Darrazand with Icy Prison and Enervate. Afterward, Galfrey will evaluate you, then you can loot Gold Coin with Baphomet's Mark , Rupturing Storm, and Menace of Death. Take the Nexus exit to complete the quest and the chapter.

Capturing souls from every kill he makes, Shadow Fiend is always gathering his power. Every assault, each carefully aimed raze that kills an enemy, brings him closer to unleashing his gathered souls in a deadly blast of scouring energy.

These sculptures range from whimsical creatures and mythical beings to abstract art pieces, each adding to the overall magical ambiance. The sculptures are made from various materials, such as wood, metal, and glass, and are often adorned with colorful paint and intricate details. In addition to its visual appeal, the Magic Garden also offers educational programs and workshops for visitors of all ages. These programs aim to teach people about the importance of nature conservation, sustainable gardening practices, and the beauty of urban green spaces. The garden also hosts community events, such as art exhibits, live music performances, and outdoor yoga classes. The Magic Garden Portland is a true gem in the heart of the city. It provides a much-needed respite from the fast-paced urban environment, allowing visitors to reconnect with nature and find solace in its magical surroundings. Whether you are a nature enthusiast, an art lover, or simply seeking a peaceful escape, the Magic Garden is a must-visit destination in Portland..

Reviews for "Magical Moments: Discovering Portland's Enchanting Gardens"

1. Megan - 2 stars - I was really disappointed with my visit to Magic Garden Portland. The garden itself was poorly maintained, with wilted flowers and overgrown weeds everywhere. The pathways were also poorly marked, making it hard to navigate through the garden. Additionally, the staff seemed disinterested and unhelpful. Overall, it was not the magical experience I was expecting and I wouldn't recommend it.

2. Brian - 1 star - Magic Garden Portland was a complete letdown. The entrance fee was way too expensive for what you get. The garden was small and not well-maintained, with broken sculptures and dirty pathways. The so-called "magic" was non-existent, and it felt like a waste of time and money. I would not visit again or recommend it to anyone.

3. Sarah - 2 stars - I was really hoping for a unique and enchanting experience at Magic Garden Portland, but I was sadly disappointed. The garden lacked any sense of magic or wonder. It felt more like a neglected backyard with random sculptures placed haphazardly. The whole ambiance was underwhelming, and I left feeling unsatisfied. I expected more from a place that claims to be magical.

4. Mike - 1 star - Magic Garden Portland was a complete waste of time. The garden was overcrowded and poorly maintained. The sculptures were unimpressive and seemed cheaply made. The whole place felt like a tourist trap. I wouldn't recommend it to anyone, especially not if you're looking for a truly magical garden experience. Save your money and go elsewhere.

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